Brine Leas Sixth Form in Nantwich has been closed for the second time in a week after another positive Covid case.
The school said they have been informed of a positive Covid-19 case in one of its Year 13 students.
Health chiefs have praised the ongoing response of Cheshire’s GPs and practice staff to the challenge of Coronavirus.
And they have reiterated that general practice is very much “open for business” despite the resurgence of virus cases.
A community garden project in Nantwich to help improve health and well-being, has been given a cash boost from Cheshire East Council’s Covid Recovery Fund.
The Growing Health Community Garden Nantwich is coming to life on two empty allotment plots behind Brookfield Park in Nantwich.
Crewe and Nantwich Labour party leaders say they have “deep concern” over the impact of new lockdown measures imposed on Cheshire East.
The borough alongside Cheshire West is being placed into ‘Tier 2’ restrictions from tomorrow (Wednesday Oct 14).
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Both Cheshire’s councils have been named as “high alert” areas on the government’s new coronavirus ranking.
The news was confirmed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a statement to the House of Commons this afternoon.
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Crewe and Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan has called on the government to “work harder on explaining and justifying the steps it is taking” when it comes to coronavirus restrictions.
Dr Mullan made the plea during a parliamentary debate on measures for the north of England.
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Eight care homes in Cheshire East are experiencing coronavirus outbreaks, councillors have been told.
The figure was revealed at CEC’s health and adults social care and communities scrutiny committee, where an “outbreak” is classed as “two or more related cases amongst staff and residents”.
Brine Leas Sixth Form in Nantwich has closed today due to a positive case of COVID-19.
It’s believed one of the Year 12 or 13 students has tested positive.
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
A major review into Cheshire East’s mental health support for under-25s has been approved by cabinet members.
A report by the council’s children and families scrutiny committee makes 24 recommendations to the council’s leadership, with all of them being approved.
Jonathan White
A breast cancer survivor is embarking on a 155-mile charity walk in aid of Leighton Hospital where she was treated.
Kim Smith, 60, made 10 visits to the Breast Care Unit at Leighton Hospital in Crewe whilst being treated for her cancer.
A new walk-through Covid-19 testing site in Crewe is now open to pre-booked appointments.
The semi-permanent site, known as a Local Testing Site (LTS), is on Chester Street car park and offers bespoke walk-through appointments.
Willaston Primary School has sent two year groups home after one of its pupils tested positive for Covid-19.
It’s believed years 3 and 4 have been sent home and those pupils will have to self isolate for two weeks, to return on October 14.
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Leaders of Cheshire East Council have applied for extra “enforcement powers” from the government in its fight against coronavirus.
CEC has confirmed it wants additional measures to be put in place and has written to Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
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